Stanford scientists have figured out that near infrared light works to send not only data to circuits embedded in eyes but power, too. The implant that allows them to do this magic is only 3mm wide, and 30 micrometers thick. [IEEE Spectrum]

A major US financial services company has reportedly leaked million of sensitive digitised records that date back more than 16 years, including bank account records, Social Security numbers, wire transactions and other mortgage paperwork.